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Q. What is the CTI Product?
A. The CTI Product is a color integrated, modified acrylic cement
Product made of Portland cement, silica sand, and a modified
acrylic resin for its bonding agent.
Q. What warranty is involved?
A. CTI offers a 10-year limited material warranty against
check cracking, fading, de lamination, and general product
failure.
Q. How thick is it?
A. We generally apply our system on old concrete between
3/32" to 1/8". CTI's Systems are thin layered cements which
depend on adhesion through the use of modified acrylics.
Q. What does it look like?
A. CTI's Systems achieve a look, texture and color of any type
stone or look you require. A base coat is applied that fixes any
imperfections in the original concrete. A design is then laid over
it and a hopper gun shoots a textured layer over that. A final clear
coat is put over the system that is non-porous and protects it as well
as making it very easy to maintain. Mold, mildew, motor oil, etc.,
can be sprayed off with a regular garden hose. Common detergents
can be used to remove tough or repetitive latencies.
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Q. What colors does it come in?
A. We have a variety of colors to choose from. However, we can
custom produce any color you wish for a minimal extra charge.
Q. How long does it take to do a job?
A. An average job will take 1 to 2 days. Larger more complex
jobs may take longer. Clean foot traffic is usually allowed within
the same day.
Q. Does the pool have to be drained?
A. No, the pool should be full. If the pool were empty, the CTI system
over-spray would stain the plaster. Full, any small amount of
over-spray can be dealt with by allowing the over-spray to settle to
the bottom, shutting off the filter, then pumping the material to waste
and bypassing all filters is recommended.
Q. Do you treat control or expansion joints?
A. All existing control joints should remain in the surface to allow for
expansion and contraction of the original concrete. They are not
coated with the CTI system and are masked off. We can, however,
work to insure these joints match the rest of the look of the surfaces.
Q. Is it cool to walk on?
A. Here is how CTI's systems compare to other coating as far as heat
retention:
10-40 degrees cooler than concrete
30%-40% cooler than epoxy stone
50% cooler than vinyl or urethane
40%-50% cooler than wood decks
Up to 40% cooler than carpet
50%-60% cooler than terrazzo
40%-50% cooler than tile
20%-30% cooler than brick
Q. Is it Kool Deck?
A. No. Kook Deck is a product that must be applied to freshly
poured concrete within 5 hours in order to bond. CTI's Systems
can be applied to new or old concrete. In addition, CTI's Systems
are a three-coat system and are sealed with a finish coat, which
makes it impervious to staining. Whereas Kool Deck is a very
porous, non-flexible product, that has a minimal life expectancy.
Q. Will pool water, chlorine, muriatic acid, or bleach stain the
CTI System?
A. No, the sealer we apply to our system is not affected by most chemicals.
Q. Will CTI's Systems fade?
A. No, not dramatically, the CTI Product has approximately a 2% fade
factor over seven years, which is undetectable by the human eye;
our warranty covers this.
Q. Can you correct drainage and low spots?
A. We can generally improve drainage; however, the degree of
success is contingent upon the pitch of the concrete adjacent to the
low spot. The low spot will have to be looked at personally by an
authorized CTI dealer to let you know what you can expect.
Q. How do you treat cracks in the concrete prior to the CTI
application?
A. Cracks are ground out with a cup grinder to produce a "V".
A two-part epoxy with a chopped fiberglass filament is then
introduced into the crack and will re-bond the crack.
Q. Will cracks reoccur?
A. Though we do everything possible to treat cracks and do eliminate
90% of them, it is possible they may reoccur. If they do, it is usually
in the form of a hairline, which is not objectionable as it is largely
hidden in the texture. However, if a crack becomes too objectionable,
it is easy to repair. Proper placement of tension cuts greatly reduces
the chance of the crack returning.
Q. What if something happens to my deck after the warranty?
A. The material is repairable to its original state. We service all decks
past warranty.
Q. Can you apply the CTI Systems over painted concrete?
A. Yes, though it generally will need to be scarified or sandblasted to
remove the paint enough to where our product will bond with the
original concrete.
Q. Can the CTI System be applied to steps?
A. Yes, CTI's Systems can be applied to concrete steps including
risers and treads.
Q. Can the CTI System be applied to walls?
A. Yes, however, multiple spray coats are needed to reduce rebound,
or waste.
Q. Do you apply the material to cantilever faces and coping stones?
A. We do apply CTI's Systems to cantilever faces and coping stones.
Though application over coping stones is a matter of personal
preference, it is often advisable to coat the stones unless they are
exceptionally new. If not coated, they tend to look old and dirty
after the CTI installation is complete. In addition, the older copings
which have deep lips can be filled in so the coping stones are level
with the deck giving a modern cantilevered look.
Q. If the coping stones are not covered, will the CTI System be higher?
A. No, CTI's Systems are feathered very thin at the joint edge so the
coping and decking will be level.
Q. How long has this product been in use?
A. Acrylic decking has been in use since the early 70's. Our
manufacturing facility has been producing coatings since 1968.
Q. Can you level heaved concrete?
A. Yes, quite easily.
Q. How does the price of CTI's Systems compare with removing and
replacing old concrete?
A. The cost of the CTI Systems is normally 20%-50% less than the
cost of removing cement and pouring new and is much better looking
and much easier to maintain than original cement.
Q. What is the cost per square foot?
A. The price depends on a number of factors, such as the condition
of the original concrete, the patterns chosen, etc.
Q. How do I clean the CTI surfaces?
A. Usually, normal washing with a hose is all that is needed. For
stubborn stains, a brush with laundry detergent is all that is needed.
Q. I know concrete is strong and durable, how does CTI Systems
compare?
A. CTI's Systems are harder than concrete. Most concrete has a
comprehensive strength of 200-2500 psi rating. CTI's System has
a 7000 psi rating.
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